Rayquaza is a Legendary Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#384, Generation 3). With a max CP of 4,336 and base stats of 284/170/213 (Atk/Def/Sta), Rayquaza has a total stat product of 667. Rayquaza's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe, making it a competitive Dragon-type attacker for raids.
Rayquaza is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves (double weak to Ice). It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type attacks. Rayquaza is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Dragon Tail
Breaking Swipe
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Rayquaza's best offensive moveset is Dragon Tail combined with Breaking Swipe, achieving 16.3 DPS and 366 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker (ranked #22, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Air Slash generates energy the fastest (8 EPS). Note that Breaking Swipe, Hurricane are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Rayquaza as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsRayquaza is not currently available as a raid boss. When Rayquaza returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Rayquaza from raids would have 2191 CP at level 20, or 2739 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Rayquaza
Rayquaza is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Rayquaza as Raid Counter
Rayquaza is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Rayquaza
Rayquaza can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Rayquaza as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km. It also earns 100 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Rayquaza Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Rayquaza in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Rayquaza from raids or eggs will show 2,191 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 667. With its high Attack stat (284), Rayquaza is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Rayquaza's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Rayquaza very quickly.
Rayquaza's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Rayquaza much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Rayquaza?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Rayquaza ranks #22 as a Dragon-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,336 and base stats of 284/170/213, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Rayquaza is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Dragon-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.